FOA Board Officers

President: Roland Chong

Organizes and facilitates various FOA meetings throughout the year
Prepares FOA meeting agendas and presides over all meetings
Attends regional meeting or appoints an Executive Board member to attend
Is the “point” person for communicating with the Principal and school office manager, and therefore has first-hand information regarding any changes or issues related to the school
Has direct input on how the FOA spends its funds
Coordinates the general activities of any Special Committees created by the Board
Acts as a liaison between the FOA and the business community
This is a great position to get to know the office staff, teachers, Principal and the many volunteers for the FOA

1st Vice President of Membership: Krystyna Watanabe

Encourages families to sign up for the FOA by raising awareness about the benefits of FOA membership to the school, as well as to students and their families
Acts as an aide to the President
Perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of that officer
Collects membership payments and turns them into the Treasurer
Maintains a membership roster
Files membership meeting for the school year
Has a presence at the School Open House and School Meet and Greet to provide parents with information about FOA membership
Helps coordinate publication and distribution of the School directory, which is available to all FOA members

2nd Vice President of Fundraising: Vacant

Recruits and coordinates with committee owners who support fundraising – i.e. all passive income
Gathers all fundraising data and presents it to the Board
Sets-up presentations of vendors
In charge of obtaining the prizes and incentives for fundraisers
Manages fundraising campaigns
Works with the Treasurer to track and validate fundraising budget line items
Provides tax documentation to donors, where applicable, for charitable contributions made to the FOA
Coordinates with the PCNC (or whoever manages the FOA website) to update the website on all fundraising activities and affiliate promotions
Coordinates with the School to update the Ali’iolani Elementary School website on all fundraising activities and affiliate promotions

3rd Vice President of Events: Vacant

Treasurer: Khrystyn Huynh

Performs all financial accounting of the FOA including its membership fees and program profits
Receives and deposits money and disburses it according to the approved annual budget
Present at all FOA events where money will be collected
Prepares financial reports for each FOA meeting
Maintains records of all cash and/or checks received and retains copies of all receipts and remittance advices as documentation and support for all deposits made
Pays all bills as authorized by the fiscal budget and approved by the Board
Forwards all State and National dues to the Hawaii State PTSA
Presents a proposed budget for approval at the General Meeting and closes the books at the end of each year
Files tax returns and other government forms with the CPA
The past Treasurer serves in an advisory capacity to the newly elected Treasurer when needed

Secretary: Darcie Kawamura

Reminds Board of upcoming FOA meetings through email and collects agenda items
Prepares and photocopies agenda for meetings
Brings sign in sheet to FOA meetings to record members present at meetings
Brings up previous months agendas at meetings for approval
Takes minutes in a set format at all FOA meetings and distributes through email to the Board
Reviews bank statements to verify input/output of expenses
Keeps a print-out copy of all agendas and minutes in binder

Events: Vacant

Acts as PTA point person for all PTA-sponsored school events.
Oversees PTA events held throughout the school year.
Recruits chairpeople for each event chair committees
Provides support to event chair committees and their volunteers throughout the school year.
Review current events and evaluate new opportunities and proposals.
This PTA Board position may be filled by two individuals as Events Co-Chairs.

PCNC (Parent Community Network Center): Vacant

Communicates with parents via the FOA website regarding FOA events, as well as general school and district information
Maintains the FOA website and keeps content up to date
Assists in writing FOA newsletter submissions and other parent communications when needed
Addresses questions that parents submit via the website, directing them to the appropriate board member if necessary
Responsible for FOA volunteer appreciation event

Web Master

Design and maintain/update the Friends Of Ali’iolani website (www.friendsofaliiolani.org)
Work with the Board, committee chairs, school administration, and general membership to solicit PTA and school-related content for the site.
Ensure all content posted on the site is up-to-date and relevant. NOTE: Ensure the PTA has received express written consent from parents and guardians to post photos on the website where students and/or adults are identifiable.
Attend PTA Board and General Meetings

Committee Chairs:

Movie Night:

Meet and Greet:

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat:

Kaimuki Christmas Parade:

Gingerbread House Making:

Teacher Appreciation Week:

Principal: Joseph Passantino

Teacher Rep: Laurie Chang

Teacher Rep: Chelsie Matsuoka